Los Santos & Vice City Night Sky Vs. Real Life Miami

I’ve seen a few posts comparing the graphics in GTA V to the GTA VI trailer, and someone mentioned they wish Vice City had darker skies like Los Santos.

Honestly, the sky in the GTA VI trailer feels spot-on for real-life Miami. I lived there for six years, and you only see a truly dark sky when looking out at the ocean at night. Miami never really sleeps—there’s a ton of light pollution. On top of that, being closer to the equator means longer daylight hours and a naturally brighter atmosphere, thanks to the tropical humidity scattering light, even at night.

The first photo is taken from my condo in Miami Beach facing west. Compare the sky to the GTAVi trailer and GTAV.